Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) (Seasonal) @ National Park Service

Job Summary

The anticipated seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to Lead or Supervise.
• (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment and assembly, installation repair, etc.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments.
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading).
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
• Knowledge of Materials.
• If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.
• In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.
• Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.
• Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible.
• The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.
• Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
• You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
• Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Major Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performing field crew leader duties for trail maintenance, repair and construction projects.
• Plan for and lead wilderness trail crews conducting trail log outs, bridge installation, rigging operations and sustainable trail reroutes.
• Live and work in a remote wilderness setting for 8 days at a time hiking up to 20 miles per day.
• Estimate required time and materials for project completion.
• Determines appropriate methods and techniques to ensure quality and sustainability of work.
• Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is required to perform the duties associated with this position.
• Frequent bending, lifting, stooping, and frequent repetitive motion in the use of hand and power tools used in trail work.
• Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 100 lbs., must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of several tons with rock bars, use hammers to crush or shape rock, and use shovel and other hand tools extensively; Frequently hikes up to 20 miles daily in steep terrain, and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack, power and/or hand tools.
• Working Conditions: Incumbent must have the ability to live and work in remote areas of the park spending as much as 100% of their time away from their official duty station.
• Generally, the season is spent leading crews in the backcountry, working 8-day work schedules often hour days.
• The incumbent will regularly use backpack tents or tarps for shelter and cook over fires or small gas stoves.
• The work site may frequently be a section of trail 20 to 30 miles long requiring that the camp and equipment be moved frequently by backpack to be closer to the work.
• Work areas are on wilderness trails often miles from the road and on narrow and steep terrain in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures ranges, rain, sleet, snow, and wind.
• Some areas will have additional hazards such as heavy vegetation or brush and biting flies and insects.
• The conditions are often hazardous and in remote locations where help is not readily available in the event of an accident.
• Employees are exposed to the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes and the possibility of greater injury due to the tasks performed.
• Employees are expected to follow safety precautions and use safety equipment such as gloves, ear protection, safety- glasses, dust masks and all pertinent safety gear to avoid the possibility of severe injuries.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• To learn more, visit Home | E-Verify You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.

You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and:

• (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
• (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or
• (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or
• (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.